Welder

Besser Company; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Besser Company in Boone, Iowa, is seeking a Form Welder to lay out, cut, drill stock from blueprints and assemble concrete pipe forms on site. You will work with metal forms, ensure accuracy, and assist welding and finishing processes.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and about one year of shop experience, plus knowledge of machines, tools, blueprint layouts, and safety protocols in a factory environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machines and tools, their design, use, benefits and maintenance.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach to handle and position materials.
• Able to use hand tools and hoists to move and assemble parts.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, cuts and drills stock from blueprints or verbal instructions.
• Cuts, rolls and/or breaks pieces to required dimensions and shapes.
• Assembles parts and assists in welding in place, finishing by grinding welds smooth.
• Works between two crews if needed.
• Transports parts to designated area.
• Will be required to do other jobs in the department at or below their job grade.

Skills

Knowledge of machines and tools

Blueprint reading

Safe work practices

Manual strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One-year shop experience

Tools

Hand tools

Hoists

Job description

Job Description

The Form Welder is responsible for welding and assembling concrete pipe forms.

Company and Location

Company: Besser Company
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Boone, Iowa
Posted: 06/22/2026

Job Functions

• Lays out, cuts and drills stock from blueprints or verbal instructions.
• Cuts, rolls and/or breaks pieces to required dimensions and shapes.
• Assembles parts and assists in welding in place, finishing by grinding welds smooth.
• Works between two crews if needed.
• Transports parts to designated area.
• Will be required to do other jobs in the department at or below their job grade.

General Information

The Form Welder helps in fabrication of cones, hoppers, riser forms, base forms, horizontal and vertical flares, box culverts and others. Must have knowledge of parts and blueprint layouts. Cutting all parts to 1/16” is required. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One-year shop experience.

Skills: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance. Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects. Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs. Using hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials or manipulating items such as hand tools and hoist.

Requirements: Operator must work in a safe manner and must have a safe work record. Safety must be the first and foremost concern as these machines are capable of great bodily harm.

Work Environment

Hoists and lifting devices are available at each shop workstation to use for lifting and maneuvering parts.